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Needlestick and Sharps Injuries in Dermatologic Surgery: A Review of Preventative
Techniques and Post-exposure Protocols
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Rizk C
; Monroe H
; Orengo I
; Rosen T
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol
2016[Oct]; 9
(10
): 41-49
PMID27847548
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Background: Needlestickand sharps injuries are the leading causes of morbidity in
the dermatologicfield. Among medical specialties, surgeons and dermatologists
have the highest rates of needlestickand sharps injuries.The high rates of
needlestickand sharps injuries in dermatology not only apply to physicians, but
also to nurses, physician assistants, and technicians in the demnatologic field.
Needlestickand sharps injuries are of great concern due to the monetary,
opportunity, social, and emotional costs associated with their occurrence.
Objective: A review of preventative techniques and post-exposure protocols for
the majortypes of sharps injuries encountered in dermatologic practice. Design:
The terms "needle-stick injuryT'sharps injuryTdermatologic surgery?
"post-exposure prophylaxis,"and "health-care associated injury" were used in
combinations to search the PubMed database. Relevant studies were reviewed for
validity and included. Results The authors discuss the major types of sharps
injuries that occur in the dermatologic surgery setting and summarize
preventative techniques with respect to each type of sharps injury.The authors
also summarize and discuss relevant post-exposure protocols in the event of a
sharps injury. Conclusion: The adoption of the discussed methods, techniques,
practices, and attire can result in the elimination of the vast majority of
dermatologic sharps injuries.